Ethics

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Better yet...my most favorite one.
"Fred, I don't know ...

> "Fred, i fixed my laptop but its still not working"
Better yet...my most favorite one.

"Fred, I don't know anything about computers but all I know is I want a better one than everyone else." - I laughed so hard.

> don't know how to get the pretty cards back up.
I wouldn't be able to charge somebody for something like that. I'd show em how to do that. No, I wouldn't give out answers and fail my business or whatever, but I'd find a fine-line as to what gets charged alot for, or what gets charged small for. (Or maybe, charging for one thing, but throwing in one for free).

I mean, they just want to be entertained! They just want to have fun and play their games! I couldn't sit there and rip them off for that.

What really bugs me is stupid, rich people. They have the money to get really nice computers, peripherals, etc. while I have to try to make due with what I have. The best computers, software, etc. should go to those who can make the most use out of them.

"The computer programmer is a creator of universes for which he alone is responsible. Universes of virtually unlimited complexity can be created in the form of computer programs." -- Joseph Weizenbaum.

"If you cannot grok the overall structure of a program while taking a shower, you are not ready to code it." -- Richard Pattis.

The only good thing about freezing beyond feeling in the final Nordic ski race was that I couldn't feel that tumble I did going about 30 mph, maybe more.
On the other hand, not feeling any part of my body for 30 minutes was scary, especialy for my manhood.

Windoze: XP, hate it, though its more stable than my old 98SE
Dream: linux, mandrake, then slackware.

YOU: Hi, I'd like that new, super fast computer over there.
STORE: OK, that'll be $4000, thanks
YOU: I dont think you understand. I can make really good use of this computer

Here's how I'd like a similar situation to pan out.

Rich, dumb dude: Hi, I'd like the best computer money can buy.
Store: What are you going to use it for?
Rich, dumb dude: Word processing mostly. Also, for Minesweeper and maybe some web browsing.
Store: You mean you're not going to program or develop web pages or further your education?
Rich, dumb dude: Well. . .no.
Store: Do you know anything at all about how to maximize the capabilities of this caliber of computer?
Rich, dumb dude: Um. . .no. I have a wad of cash, though.
Store: Sorry, you're far to stupid to own a computer like this. Allow me to show you this lovely gem. It has a 200Mhz processor and 10Mb of memoryŚmore than enough for all of your needs. However, it will still cost you just as much as that really nice computer over there. The extra money you'll be paying will go to supporting a young, promising computer science major who wishes to further his education.

Ah, what a world that would be. Socialism that favors the intelligent.

"The computer programmer is a creator of universes for which he alone is responsible. Universes of virtually unlimited complexity can be created in the form of computer programs." -- Joseph Weizenbaum.

"If you cannot grok the overall structure of a program while taking a shower, you are not ready to code it." -- Richard Pattis.

The only good thing about freezing beyond feeling in the final Nordic ski race was that I couldn't feel that tumble I did going about 30 mph, maybe more.
On the other hand, not feeling any part of my body for 30 minutes was scary, especialy for my manhood.

Windoze: XP, hate it, though its more stable than my old 98SE
Dream: linux, mandrake, then slackware.

Rich, dumb dude: Hi, I'd like the best computer money can buy.
Store: What are you going to use it for?
Rich, dumb dude: Word processing mostly. Also, for Minesweeper and maybe some web browsing.
Store: You mean you're not going to program or develop web pages or further your education?
Rich, dumb dude: Well. . .no.
Store: Do you know anything at all about how to maximize the capabilities of this caliber of computer?
Rich, dumb dude: Um. . .no. I have a wad of cash, though.<

NOW THIS IS BETTER!

Store: Nice one my friend, exactly how much cash you got?
Store: I'll take what I can. Thank You